Blog23rd Nov 2023Autumn Statement- What Do The Changes Mean For You?Jeremy Hunt delivered his much anticipated Autumn statement yesterday, which was possibly his last opportunity to make changes to taxes and benefits before the next General Election. The Chancellor was under pressure from fellow Conservative party members urging him to…By Kerry GriffinView more
Blog22nd Nov 2023What happens if I can’t pay my Bounce Back Loan?What is a Bounce Back Loan? The Bounce Back Loan Scheme (‘BBLS’) was introduced by the Government during the Coronavirus pandemic, with the purpose of helping sole traders and small to medium sized businesses (SMEs) to survive the financial effects…By What happens if I can’t pay my Bounce Back Loan?View more
Blog22nd Nov 2023The largest ever cash increase to the minimum wageNo doubt you will have already heard the announcement to increase the National Living Wage (NLW) to £11.44 per hour, amounting to an uplift of almost 10%. This comes after the Government confirmed their acceptance of the recommendations made by…By Rachel CouplandView more
Blog21st Nov 2023Autumn Statement- What Changes Can We Expect?A lot can change in a year – and after the 2022 Autumn Statement promised wide ranging tax cuts, only for many of the key measures to be swiftly reversed, 2023 could well grab fewer headlines in comparison. Having said…By Tom AndrewView more
Blog16th Nov 2023Working In Norway – The Compliance ConsiderationsNorway continues to be an attractive place for companies in the UK to seek opportunities because of it’s proximity and strong ties with the UK business community. There’s a number of reasons companies and their employees land in Norway. Norway…By Gillian ForrestView more
Blog13th Nov 2023Can You Avoid Paying A Lump Sum Of Tax On The 31st January?If you file your Self-Assessment tax return with HMRC by 30 December, you may be able to have any tax you owe for 2023 collected by a restriction in your tax code for the next tax year commencing on 6…By Can You Avoid Paying A Lump Sum Of Tax On The 31st January?View more
Blog10th Nov 2023Furnished Holiday Lets – Qualifying Conditions & ElectionsTo gain the tax advantages of a Furnished Holiday Let (FHL), the property must qualify, and HMRC have a series of qualifying conditions which must be met. If the criteria is still not met, the property will be treated as…View more
Blog8th Nov 2023The Right Recipe for Team Effectiveness & High PerformanceIf you were asked to think about team effectiveness or a high performing team, one that appears to consistently outperform expectation and work as one pure cohesive unit, what do you think of and why? For me, I instantly think…View more
Blog2nd Nov 2023The Key to Family Business Continuity and Successful Succession“Inadequate family business continuity and succession planning is one of the main reasons why so few family businesses survive. The best way to sustain a successful and enduring enterprise is to implement an integrated plan which sets out how the…By Feargal McCormackView more
Blog2nd Nov 2023Personal Power- Unlocking your full potentialIt was Henry Ford, founder of the Ford Motor Company, who is often attributed to the quote “whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right”. It is a succinct yet powerful reminder of the effect that…View more
Blog1st Nov 2023How Can You Help Mitigate Stress in Your Workplace?Every year, the International Stress Management Association (ISMAUK) runs a campaign to raise awareness of stress around the world and improve the ways in which stress is managed in the workplace and in our personal lives. Stress is the…By Rachel CouplandView more